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University of New Orleans. Honors thesis. 1994.; University of New Orleans. Dept. of Geography.

Abstract/Introduction

Satellite imagery is used in conjunction with pipeline maps of the Amazon to identify and map waterways. Thematic Mapper data are analyzed at the pixel level and classified into three classes: vegetation, rivers, and pipelines. Indexes are defined to enhance the distinction between the three features for greater accuracy when selecting ground control points for geo-referencing. The pipeline maps are overlaid with another plotted map of the rivers and oil wells in the selected study area to record UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) and LatitudelLongitude coordinates for the ground control points. The rectified image is then overlaid with the pipeline maps to test accuracy.
The results of this study will be used to geo-reference a larger area of the Amazon basin to provide accurate maps. The area of study is at the foot of the Andes Mountains near the Peruvian/Ecuadorian border of the Amazon basin.

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Degree

B.A.

Degree Program

Geography

Department

Department of Geography

Thesis Advisor

Massasati, Ahmad S.

Advisory Committee

Johnson, Merrill L.; Mooney, Michael E.

Date Degree Awarded

1994;

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